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tvators
1:58
Don't think it makes some sense for Mets to have plan B  for injury to Smith or  2 month flop/return trip to AAA rather than just full time Flores/scrap heap Loney type??
Keith Law
1:59
A plan B doesn't cost you 3 years and $39 million. And Smith has hit everywhere in the minors after slow starts at most levels. Assuming his 2017 major-league line - coming from Vegas to the majors - is predictive but his minor league performance isn't is foolish.
Chris
1:59
Thought the Padres return for Solarte was a little light. Thoughts?
Keith Law
1:59
Disagree.
TR
1:59
As you look at draftees, what do you expect in terms of progress for a first round pick over the first 1-3 years? Pitcher vs position player? HS draftee vs college?
Keith Law
2:00
A college player in the first round should be able to start his first full year in high-A, and I'd expect a promotion to double-A before the year ends. A high school player in the first round might be ready for full-season ball, but I don't assume that such a player who stays in extended and goes to an advanced short-season team is a bust; some high school players need more time, or aren't ready for the Midwest League.
Larry
2:03
Does Alec Hansen profile as a starter for you? He was old for his leagues last year and I was told he loses his release point. He won’t get away with that against more advanced competition.
Keith Law
2:03
He does, and I don't worry about age relative to level much for pitchers, especially not with his kind of stuff.
JJ
2:04
Your ESPN colleague Bradford Doolittle wrote that, if he were elected to the HOF, Trevor Hoffmann would immediately be the best reliever enshrined.  Do you believe that's true?
Keith Law
2:04
He would be incorrect. Hoyt Wilhelm is already in the Hall, with 19 more WAR than Hoffman and double Hoffman's innings total.
Mike
2:05
just curious why you seem so sure Trout will stay with the Angels?  Shouldn't they be worried about the Phillies, Yankees or Dodgers offering insane money to him in a few years?
Keith Law
2:06
He's under contract through 2020. Signing Darvish now isn't going to do anything to sway his choice in 2021.
Jim
2:06
Would you start Hader of use him as a multi inning reliever? I think it’s a waste to have him as a 1 inning guy.
Keith Law
2:06
Reliever. Never bought into him as a starter due to arm action. Filthy stuff though.
DJ
2:06
Do you like Estrada as a good utility guy?
Keith Law
2:06
Thairo? That's about right.
Doug
2:07
Chances of Alzolay developing an average changeup, and remaining a starter?
Keith Law
2:07
I do believe he's a starter long term.
Brian
2:07
What do you think is the Padres logic regarding Hosmer interest? Do it hold water?
Keith Law
2:08
It makes no sense whatsoever. I wonder if this is a phantom offer to try to get the Royals to bid against themselves; it would be the worst possible move for the Padres right now.
I have to run to get back on the phone; I may not chat next week but will definitely chat on the 25th, by which point the entire top 100 should be posted, so maybe I should go start writing. Thanks as always for all of your questions.
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